President Trump’s next round of tariffs on major trading partners went into effect just after midnight, bringing levies on China to at least 104 percent.
Trump Maintains 104% China Tariffs as U.S. Officials Signal Openness to Talks Read More »
Beijing announced a new round of 50 percent tariffs in response to President Trump’s latest levies as the trade conflict between the superpowers escalates.
China Hits Back Again at Trump, Bringing New Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 84% Read More »
In Lesotho, which makes denim that goes into U.S.-branded jeans, both the private sector and the government were weighing their next moves.
For small Lesotho, there are few options for responding to large tariffs. Read More »
The crafts retailer, whose owners are vocal about their evangelical belief, is coming to TriBeCa in Manhattan. Not everyone is pleased.
Hobby Lobby Is Opening Its First Manhattan Store. Not Everyone Is Happy. Read More »
Dozens of foreign governments were trying to appeal to the president to have steep tariffs rolled back, but the president and his advisers have indicated negotiations could be difficult.
Global Leaders Rush to Woo Trump, Hoping to Sway Him on Tariffs Read More »
Factory-led economies are panicking about the steep new tariffs. Not the Philippines, which believes its role as a manufacturing alternative to China can expand.
Trump’s Tariffs Will Pummel Asia. But One Country Sees Opportunity. Read More »
Another sharp sell-off in stocks and bonds greeted President Trump’s latest round of protectionist measures as fears of a U.S. recession grow.
What Is Trump’s Tariff Endgame? Recession Fears Grow. Read More »
Yields on U.S. Treasuries rose Wednesday as investors sold government bonds, usually a haven. In Britain, a sustained version of that trend in 2022 led to a prime minister’s downfall.
U.S. Bond Sell-Off is Another Worrisome Echo of the Liz Truss Fiasco Read More »
The U.S. State Department said it was alarmed at the arrest of Paul Chambers, a lecturer in civil-military relations, under Thailand’s strict lèse-majesté laws. Read full article
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Beijing issued a lengthy denunciation of U.S. trade policies and accused Washington of violating a trade deal the countries reached in President Trump’s first term.
China Condemns American ‘Protectionism’ Read More »
